Primary Pupil Referral Units (PPRU)

Most children usually attend the unit from 9.30am to 3.00pm Monday to Thursday
and 9.30am to 12.45pm on Friday. Pupils arrive either by the school bus or taxi with
an escort. Our staff liaise with transport staff.

Children at the PPRU

aged between five–eleven years old

children excluded from mainstream primary or special education provision

awaiting placement in special school/units

awaiting reintegration into mainstream

Statement

Our aim is to provide a stimulating and secure learning environment for pupils
and to give each pupil a positive experience of school. Ideally it is a short-term
placement whilst a permanent placement is being pursued for the pupil.

We facilitate the transfer from one educational establishment to another ensuring
that the children experience educational and emotional stability throughout the transition
period.

All children, especially those experiencing change, need a highly structured environment
in which they feel valued and secure. Great emphasis is placed on all the positive
aspects of both work and behaviour.

Structure of the day

When the children arrive at school we start with a group session and explain the
day’s routine. The children are given their individual work plans at this time. Children
are supported by staff throughout the day’s activities. Children are given regular
opportunities to evaluate their own behaviour and learning.

We have an outdoor playground facility within the grounds of Netley Primary School,
which enables the children to have outdoor playtime and PE Lessons

Teaching and learning

We offer children a broad and balanced curriculum based on the National Curriculum
supported by NNS and NLS. The curriculum is planned on a long, medium and short-term
basis.

Each child has an Individual Education Plan (IEP), which details both learning
and behavioural targets. Each IEP is monitored on a regular basis by staff and is
reviewed at the end of each term.

A termly report is written for each child and children are encouraged to review
their own learning/behaviour on a daily, weekly and termly basis.

We have weekly swimming lessons at the Oasis Pool with a fully qualified instructor.

Parents/carers

We liaise closely with parents/carers offering support and information.

We often phone parents/carers and make home visits.

We value the co-operation and input of parents/carers.

There are opportunities for parents/carers to visit the PPRU.

We often accompany parents/carers on initial visits to prospective schools.

Visiting adults include:

Driver and escort

School Nurse and Doctor

Educational Psychologist

Education Social Workers

Dentist

Speech and Language Therapist

Social Services

Child Development Team

Educational Therapist

Occupational Therapists

Artist in residence

Specialist Teachers

Child Protection Procedures

In accordance with the Area Child Protection Committee’s guidelines, we must report
all cases of actual or suspected child abuse to the Social Services Department for
investigation. This would include any unexplained marks or injuries, unusual behaviour
and worrying things noticed or said about by the child. The designated teacher is
the co-ordinator.